Photos of Utah from TheWorldinLight Photo Gallery
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Photos of Utah
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Utah has some of the most dramatic scenery in the USA. A number of the country's most beautiful national
parks are there, including Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and Canyonlands, which are scattered across the
entire southern width of
the state. In addition to these spectacular national parks, Utah has scenic destinations that are separate
and distinct from the parks, but are themselves becoming famous for their natural beauty. These include
places like "The Wave" and Buckskin Gulch, both in Coyote Buttes. If you're interested in exploring
the natural beauty of Utah,
I'd recommend any of Michael Kelsey's several books on the canyons of Utah. One of these is "Hiking and
Exploring the Paria River". Please enjoy browsing my gallery.
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The Narrows #8
When the water flow of the Virgin River passing through Zion National Park becomes slow enough, the park service allows
people into the canyon known as The Narrows. The canyon walls rise over a thousand feet nearly straight vertically
from the river, making this hike one of the most popular in the park.
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The Narrows #13
The hike through the narrows is a wet one, often requiring wading. Depending upon the water level in the river,
a hiker will spend about half of his or her time wading and the other half on sand at the base of the tall canyon walls.
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Observation Point
The hike to Observation Point in Zion National Park is the most strenuous hike in the main portion of the park. But
the hike is worthwhile, providing beautiful views up the canyon.
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Angels Landing #31
Although Zion National Park is one of the smaller US national parks, it is arguably one of the most beautiful. The
contrast of beautiful red sandstone against a deep blue sky is hard to beat.
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Zion #32
Zion National Park in Utah is my personal favorite of all US national parks. Zion Valley has some terrific day hikes
and offers spectacular scenery even from a car or bus window.
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Zion in Mist #100
In the winter, sometimes the Zion Valley walls are clouded in mist.
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Zion in Mist #101
Zion National Park is colorful, even in the fog. The canyon walls are mostly red with
occasional sections covered in desert varnish.
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Canyon and Mountain #3292
Snow Canyon is not as stunning as Zion or Bryce, its larger national park brothers. But it
is a scenic and interesting place that is certainly worth a visit.
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Canyon Walls #3311
There are miles and miles of relatively easy hiking trails that wind throughout Snow Canyon State Park.
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Snow Canyon #3290
There is one long stone arch in Snow Canyon, located on one of the trails that closes begining
in early March.
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Cottonwood Slot Canyon
I discovered this small slot canyon on the west side of Cottonwood Canyon Road in southern Utah.
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Bryce Canyon #73
Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah's many beautiful national parks.
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Bryce Canyon #75
Bryce Canyon is famous for its beautifully colored and textured sandstone pillars, of which there are hundreds to see
and hike through.
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Bryce Canyon #79
Bryce is located in the southwestern part of Utah and is located at high enough altitudes that the park does have snow
and ice in the winter and can be quite cold.
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Bryce Canyon #69
Many of the beautiful views within Bryce can be had from just looking from viewpoints positioned
at the rim of the "amphitheatres" where the beautiful stone pillars exist.
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Bryce Canyon #72
Bryce Canyon National Park is located only a couple of hours by road from Zion National Park, making it relatively
easy to explore both parks during a vacation.
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Lava and Mountains #3260
Snow Canyon is a Utah state park just outside of St. George.
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Black Lava #3318
Snow Canyon is littered with black volcanic boulders that rest in stark
contrast to the reddish-orange hills of Navajo sandstone that rise around them.
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Lava Boulders #3298
Snow Canyon also has lava tube caves that can be explored. Don’t forget to bring your
flashlights, you’ll need them to explore these caves.
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Orange Mountains #3265
Care must be exercised when visiting the lava tube caves. Some have very deep holes that
could easily be fallen into.
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Sandstone Desert #3287
Some of the hiking trails are closed from the early spring until late fall, so if there
are particular areas that you want to visit, be sure to plan your trip at the right time of
the year.
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Buckskin Gulch #45
Much of Buckskin Gulch lacks the brilliant colors of some slot canyons, but there are places where
the wavy textured walls are colorful and very attractive.
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TheWorldinLight Photographic Gallery
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Sterling Heights, MI 48311
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